SchoolScoresSeaton Sluice Middle School
Community school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Alston Grove, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4JS
0191 237 0629 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 January 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
83 pupils in this year group.
46% — 12 points below the Northumberland average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 55% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Northumberland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Northumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 24.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.6% | 2.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 70% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2% | 22.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.6 | 29.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.30% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 11.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Whytrig Middle School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention
- Seaton Valley High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), some aspects weaker 2024 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bede Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whitley Bay High School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Seaton Sluice Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Seaton Sluice Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 122334.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.